Assistant General Counsel, Governance & Executive Compensation (Mobility)

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 13

Assistant General Counsel – Governance & Executive Compensation

S&P Global Mobility is seeking an energetic, business-minded and self-motivated attorney with 10‑15 years of proven governance and executive compensation legal experience gained at a leading national law firm and/or in‑house (ideally at a publicly‑traded company) to join its corporate legal team. The successful candidate will interface with members of the company’s executive and HR teams to manage and execute on a broad range of initiatives in the areas of compensation committee and board governance and disclosure matters, executive compensation, incentive compensation plans, as well as retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and deferred compensation arrangements. The candidate will support a business of approximately $1.8 billion in revenue and 3,500 employees worldwide as it becomes an independent public company.

Reporting Line and Location: This position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel and is based in Centreville, Virginia.

What’s in it for you:

• Dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Provide crucial support to the Compensation Committee, Leadership team, and the company at large
• Ownership of independent projects and collaborate with stakeholders across the company
• Exposure to company initiatives and projects led by the Deputy General Counsel
• Opportunity for growth and development

Key Responsibilities / Percent of Time

• Executive compensation & disclosure (70%)
  • All aspects of executive compensation, including corporate, securities, disclosure, tax and governance issues
  • Equity, incentive compensation and commission plan design, interpretation and tax and regulatory compliance
  • Efforts to prepare, implement and refine best‑in‑class practices, policies, guidelines, tools, programs and forms that align with the company’s employee engagement strategy, values and business goals
  • Executive employment, severance and change‑in‑control agreements for compensation/benefit‑related issues
• Governance (30%)
  • Governance best practices, ISS/Glass Lewis and Dodd‑Frank and best practices developments
  • Compensation Committee agendas, resolutions, materials and minutes
  • Board of director independence and related‑party transaction rules
  • Director and officer questionnaires and the annual board survey
  • Annual shareholder meeting, including the meeting script, logistics, and coordination with the inspector of elections and transfer agent
  • Federal and state securities law (including §16 insider transaction reporting, proxy filing, and Form 8‑K), Dodd‑Frank, Sarbanes‑Oxley, tax code (including §409A), and NYSE requirements
  • Plan fiduciary and governance matters for the Pension Investment Committee of the Board

Knowledge & Experience

• J.D. from a top law school with exceptional academic credentials and at least 10‑15 years of relevant experience gained at a leading law firm and/or in‑house (ideally at a publicly‑traded company) in roles of increasing responsibility.
• JD or LLM from an accredited law school and maintains active bar membership in at least one US state.
• Familiarity with securities law, disclosure requirements, registration rules, NYSE Listing Standards, and proxy advisor policies applicable to executive compensation programs.
• Experience advising on the design, structuring, and implementation of cash‑ and equity‑based compensation programs, including executive and broad‑based incentive plans, as supporting compensation governance.
• High analytical ability and exceptional business and legal issue identification and problem‑solving skills.
• Practical, business‑oriented approach to problem‑solving; effectively counsel internal clients by providing clear, concise and commercial advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet their business needs.
• Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player, bringing a positive, “can do” attitude to the workplace and collaborating with other members of the Legal team and with internal clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful track record of in‑house or similar advisory experience.
• Experience with Diligent or similar electronic distribution portal for board materials and wDesk for SEC filings is a plus.
• Experience advising on and drafting equity award agreements, incentive plans and guidelines, executive employment, change‑in‑control, severance, and retention agreements, and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements.
• Strong working knowledge of rules and regulations impacting compensation programs, including executive compensation tax rules such as Internal Revenue Code Sections 83, 409A, 162(m), and 280G.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting compensation‑related matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration support.

Right to Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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